How many of us ever really look up?
I have the rare privilege of seeing and working with eagles and other birds of prey on a daily basis. Still, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as seeing these “masters of the sky” in all their glory and splendor. It never gets old. I look forward to eagle season all year, every year, and I am fortunate that I don’t have to go very far from home to see them. Even if I did, it would still be worth it.
Today I had the opportunity to go out eagle watching with Cathy Spahn, Field Studies Coordinator. We saw around four-dozen eagles in all, most of them in Alton, Illinois. The numbers pale in comparison to last year’s record counts, but I speculate that the weather is to blame. With the “warming trend”, as open water is made more available, it is predicted that we will see the local eagle numbers on the rise.
Coming back from Alton, Illinois, as we crossed the Mississippi River, with the Gateway Arch in sight, we saw a pair of adult bald eagles flying overhead. Magnificent! As I made my way down Highway 141 toward the Meramec River, much to my surprise, I saw a pair of mature bald eagles soaring right above a shopping center. Both sightings made me wonder how many people drive right underneath these wondrous displays, and never look beyond what is right in front of them. Now, I am not suggesting any kind of “creative driving” here, but if and when you can, give a “heads up” and an occasional glance to the sky. You just might have the opportunity to witness something absolutely breathtaking.
Submitted by Billie Baumann, World Bird Sanctuary Outreach Coordinator
3 comments:
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I am so jealous that you live in an area where bald eagles are so near. They really are a beautiful bird to watch. Thanks for posting about them.
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